What is an HTML entity?

HTML entities are a way to display special characters in HTML. For example, the heart symbol ♥ can be written as ♥ (hex) or ♥ (decimal). Named entities like & also exist for common characters.

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Unicode Explorer

Search characters by name, code point, or category. Click to copy.

About Unicode Explorer

Unicode Explorer is a browser-based reference tool that lets you search, browse, and copy from over 10,000 Unicode characters — including symbols, emoji, currency signs, arrows, math operators, Greek letters, and more. Whether you need the exact HTML entity for a special character or want to find the code point for an obscure symbol, Unicode Explorer makes it instant. Search by character name (e.g. "heart"), paste the character directly, or enter a code point like U+2665. Filter by category to browse entire blocks at once, and click any result to see its full details and copy any format you need.

How to Use

Search for a character Type a name (e.g. "arrow"), paste the symbol directly, or enter a code point like U+2192 in the search box. Results update instantly.

Filter by category Use the category buttons below the search bar to browse characters by block — Arrows, Currency, Math, Emoji, Latin Extended, and more.

Click a character card to view details The detail panel shows the character name, Unicode code point, HTML hex entity, and HTML decimal entity.

Click any value to copy it Click the character itself, the hex entity (→), or the decimal entity (→) to copy that format to your clipboard instantly.

🔒 Privacy note: All processing happens locally in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.

Why Use Unicode Explorer?

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Instant Search Across 10,000+ Characters Find any symbol by name, code point, or category in milliseconds. No need to scroll through endless character maps or memorize HTML entity codes.

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Copy in Any Format One click copies the raw character, HTML hex entity, or decimal entity — whatever format your project needs. Works for HTML, CSS content properties, JavaScript strings, and more.

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Browse by Category Explore Unicode blocks — Arrows, Currency Signs, Mathematical Operators, Dingbats, Emoji, Greek, Cyrillic, and more — with a single click on any category filter.

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Great for Developers & Designers Stop Googling "how to write em dash in HTML" — look it up once, copy the entity, and get back to work. Essential for web developers, content writers, and UI designers.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can search by: character name (e.g. "heart"), Unicode code point (e.g. "U+2665" or "2665"), category name (e.g. "arrow"), or paste the character directly into the search box.

HTML entities are a way to display special characters in HTML. For example, the heart symbol ♥ can be written as ♥ (hex) or ♥ (decimal). Named entities like & also exist for common characters.

Click any character card to open the detail panel, then click on the "Character", "Hex Entity", or "Dec Entity" value to copy that specific format to your clipboard.